Normal plant R2 production expansion
Rivian Automotive, Normal, McLean County, Illinois
Normal plant R2 production expansion in Normal, Illinois is Rivian Automotive’s plant for rivian R2 midsize electric SUV. Status: announced as of May 2, 2024. Rivian Automotive announced $1.5 billion and 550 jobs. Primary source: gov.illinois.gov, checked November 12, 2026.
- Status
- Announced
- Announced investment
- $1.5 billion
- Announced jobs
- 550
- Industry
- Vehicles
- Sheet
- IL-10
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
Status timeline
- Announcedgov.illinois.gov
Filled dots are confirmed by a company, state, SEC or federal source. Dashed dots come from news reports only. Investment and job figures are as announced, not achieved.
Plant facts
| Company | Rivian Automotive |
|---|---|
| Plant | Normal plant R2 production expansion |
| Location | Normal, McLean County, Illinois |
| Industry | Vehicles |
| Product | Rivian R2 midsize electric SUV |
| Announced investment | $1.5 billionState: 550+ new full-time jobs |
| Announced jobs | 550 |
| Last checked | November 12, 2026 |
Sources
- Gov. Pritzker and Rivian announce $1.5 billion investment in Normal (state release, gov.illinois.gov, checked November 12, 2026)
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